SE1 0AE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from North Southwark in Southwark. Administratively it sits within St George's ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE1 0AE offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SE1 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00167482 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE1 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE1 0AE.
550
25
£ 48,700 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE1 0AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 25, 46% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE1 0AE. The average age is 24.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SE1 0AE are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School
Friars Primary Foundation School
Charlotte Sharman Primary School
Oasis Academy South Bank
Oasis Academy Johanna
Charles Dickens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Hank & ginger0.8 km
- Kiki and miumiu supermarkets0.8 km
- A grocery ltd0.7 km
- Ayca sweets and nuts0.7 km
- G news0.4 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
55 nearby- Ethika0.4 km
- The ministry0.4 km
- The tankard1.0 km
- Italian beer company connection limtied0.4 km
- The libertine0.5 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- Amber j restaurant ltd t/a costa azul0.7 km
- Audrey's0.9 km
- Avonmouth house (etc venues ltd)0.4 km
- Best mart0.6 km
- Beza ethiopian food0.9 km
- + 287 more
Takeaway Shop
114 nearby- El guambra0.7 km
- Hash0.5 km
- That's food0.4 km
- Gaur's indian food0.4 km
- D m food service ltd0.4 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Guasacaca0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative food0.9 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Orient street short breaks0.5 km
- Webber Street Day Centre0.4 km
- Rose and crown0.8 km
- Travelodge southwark0.6 km
- Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel0.9 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle0.6 km
- London Waterloo0.6 km
- London Waterloo (East)0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.4 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
- Elephant & Castle Underground Station0.5 km
- Lambeth North Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE10AE · Data under Open Government Licence